Western Plains creatives will get a leg up in the creative industry as part of the Horizons mentoring program.

75 16 to 27-year-olds from regional NSW will pair with 14 mentors from their chosen field.

The mentors will support groups within the program over 18 months, launched by the Regional Arts Network.

One of those young people is Bourke ceramics artist Kayla Amos. She's been working with clay since she was 13.

"There was a group of old ladies who used to teach me. I used to go to their pottery group," Kayla said.

"I love the tactile nature of the clay, but I also just like to be able to capture the texture.

"I also paint on the ceramics as well. It's just a nice surface and a nice way of expressing myself."

The 27-year-old said the mentorship can help her become a full-time practicing artist.

"When you're starting out it can be a bit hard to know exactly what are the right steps to take," Kayla said.

"And so I think having a mentor is just really to be able to talk some of those things and get a bit of guidance. The arts field is not a clear cut kind of field.

"It's just making the steps a little bit clearer."

Georgia Spence. IMAGE: Supplied

25-year-old Coonabarabran visual artist Georgia Spence, who also got into the program said she one day wants to hold an arts exhibition "to completely immerse the senses."

"I would use projection mapping on specific shaped statues, to represent various natural elements. I would also like to hold digital art workshops to teach people new skills. I think creative outlets and opportunities are important, especially in rural communities."

Georgia, who also works as a journalist at The Coonabarabran Times, said didn't think she'd get into the program when she applied late last year.

 "I am excited to bounce ideas off like-minded people and I hope to pass on my experience and knowledge to others, once this mentorship is complete," Georgia said.

"I hope it brings a strong network of creative minds, who also live in regional areas and understand the lack of creative resources some towns have. I hope it also brings a sense of motivation and direction for my ideas."

"It is a mentorship, so rather than teaching you, they guide and support you through your ideas and projects."

She'll join the program along with fellow local creatives Alec De Wet and Anikan Evans.

Alicia Leggett is Executive Director of Orana Arts, a member of the Regional Arts Network and said the program is expected to be "transformative."

“Our aim is to provide participants with new pathways to explore work and study pathways in the creative industries," Alicia said.

“Participants will be paired with experienced mentors from their chosen field to address the needs and interests of each individual and support them to connect to a strong network of peers early in their careers."